Production Process Engineer

Location: Madrid, Spain

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Design & Optimization — Develop, validate, and optimize production processes for electronic equipment, satellite subsystems, and structural assemblies.

• Industrial Documentation — Create and maintain work instructions, manufacturing flowcharts, assembly sequences, and process sheets aligned with ECSS and TAS internal standards.

• Production Support — Provide daily technical support to operators, resolving process deviations, non-conformities, and bottlenecks.

• Continuous Improvement — Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce lead time, improve throughput, and enhance process stability.

• Industrial Validation — Perform capability studies, and industrial readiness reviews (IRR, MRR).

• Digitalization & Tools — Deploy digital manufacturing tools and contribute to industrial digital transformation.

• Cross-functional Collaboration — Work closely with Industrial Architect, design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and project teams to ensure manufacturability and industrial robustness.

• Non-Conformity Management — Analyze NCRs, lead root-cause investigations, and implement corrective/preventive actions (8D, DMAIC).

• Technology & Materials — Evaluate new materials, processes, and equipment to support innovation and competitiveness.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Manufacturing Engineering Expertise — Strong knowledge of assembly, integration, testing, and manufacturing processes for high-reliability products.

• Lean & Six Sigma — Ability to apply structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.

• ECSS Standards — Familiarity with ECSS-Q-ST-70 series (soldering, adhesives, materials, cleanliness, etc.).

• Technical Documentation — Ability to write clear, precise, and compliant industrial documentation.

• Data Analysis — Competence in statistical analysis, capability studies, and process monitoring.

• Digital Tools — Experience with MES, ERP, PLM (Windchill), and digital manufacturing platforms.

• Teamwork & Communication — Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced industrial environment.

• Languages: English essential, French would be a plus

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials & Processes, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is highly valued.
ECSS training or aerospace quality certification is a plus.

What do we offer?

• Flexible schedule, from 8 to 9.30 and 16.30 until 18h.

• Thales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.

• Free and healthy canteen.

• Enjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.

• 22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.

• Thales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).

• Annual bonus.

• Fixed profit bonus of 739,76€.

• Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.

• Hybrid work plan.

• Pension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.

• Wellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.

• Medical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.

• We continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.
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#SPACEFORLIFE

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!